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When I see Jimmy Fallon I cannot but contemplate the snapping sound his neck would make between my arms. I loathe that twee little wanker.


Posted by: Flippanter | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 7:47 AM
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But he always says such nice things about you, Flippanter.


Posted by: beamish | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 8:09 AM
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Though, to be honest, he is pretty annoying.


Posted by: beamish | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 8:21 AM
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I think the OP is basically right, but Fallon is still not very entertaining to me.


Posted by: heebie-geebie | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 9:02 AM
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I haven't watched any of these new shows. I liked Carson, because he donated money to a zoo that I once visited.


Posted by: Moby Hick | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 9:04 AM
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I like the lip-synch competitions. Those are the only parts of his show I've seen.


Posted by: E. Messily | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 9:12 AM
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Sorry, I thought Fallon's egg Russian roulette was brilliant, even if I am horrified to see the waste of food.


Posted by: Spike | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 9:41 AM
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Yeah, the OP is basically right. He's not funny, but he's certainly game. He also does a good job of somehow getting his guests to also be game for things.


Posted by: Unfoggetarian: "Pause endlessly, then go in" (9) | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 9:42 AM
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Yeah, the OP is basically right. He's not funny, but he's certainly game. He also does a good job of somehow getting his guests to also be game for things.

I never watched any of those late night shows, but somehow he's done a great job of setting up the show to produce good youtube moments, and I've ended up seeing a half-dozen of them or so.

The lip-sync contest with Emma Stone was the best.

I also liked dance-off with Sam Rockwell.

And Benedick Cumberbatch's impression of Alan Rickman.


Posted by: NickS | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 9:54 AM
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somehow he's done a great job of setting up the show to produce good youtube moments

He must, because I've basically only ever seen him on YouTube. Its an interesting model. I wonder how the YouTube revenues compare to what he gets from the network.


Posted by: Spike | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 10:31 AM
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I think the point (at least in theory - it's a deliberate strategy) is that the Youtube views drive younger viewers to the network than they'd otherwise get (ie any at all).


Posted by: Ginger Yellow | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 10:53 AM
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From an NYT article back when he took over:

"We see it as a branding play," said Gavin Purcell, one of the show's producers, who is also in charge of its digital efforts.
Mr. Fallon and his staff, beginning in their years on NBC's "Late Night" program, have been intensely aware of the marketing opportunity attached to exposure online (as have other stars in late night television, like Jimmy Kimmel on ABC and Conan O'Brien on TBS). But none of the views being racked up on YouTube have generated a dollar of additional revenue for the show; they appear there without any commercials.
"Right now our strategy for YouTube is really about marketing and building audiences across all platforms," said Rob Hayes, the executive vice president of digital media for NBC Entertainment. Mr. Hayes said it was NBC's choice not to seek to make money from the exposure on YouTube -- yet. "If we want to monetize the clips in the future, it will be our choice."


Posted by: Ginger Yellow | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 10:56 AM
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The lip-sync contest with Emma Stone was the best.

Damn. It really is.


Posted by: essear | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 11:10 AM
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I can't really watch Kevin Spacey. It's a combination of his overacting and his glass closet.


Posted by: Mister Smearcase | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 11:20 AM
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Do young people even own a TV?


Posted by: Spike | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 11:25 AM
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Fallonm is so square, so tween and mom friendly. American "millenials" are kind of uncool.


Posted by: David the Unfogged Commenter | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 12:03 PM
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Who watches network talk shows but moms and tweens. And ogged.


Posted by: Moby Hick | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 12:14 PM
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Watching the Jimmy fallon show is really enjoyable, after 20 years of Letterman, Leno and Conan all taking the "I'll interview you, but I have nothing in common with you" approach. First Craig Ferguson took the groundbreaking step of having interviews that are at least slightly spontaneous, letting us see celebrities as non-robotic entities. Now, celebrities can actually display their talents.


Posted by: Cryptic ned | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 12:21 PM
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I know I'm the guy who defends The Corrections around here, but for the rest of you, there's today's Wondermark.

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Posted by: k-sky | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 12:22 PM
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Watching the Jimmy fallon show is really enjoyable, after 20 years of Letterman, Leno and Conan all taking the "I'll interview you, but I have nothing in common with you" approach.

You didn't have to watch all 20 years.


Posted by: heebie-geebie | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 12:26 PM
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19: I see no reason to deny it. I really liked The Corrections.


Posted by: Mister Smearcase | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 2:13 PM
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celebrities can actually display their talents

This is what I like. Some of these people actually are really talented performers; let them show off.


Posted by: ogged | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 4:02 PM
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I didn't know the difference between Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel until this post made me look them up. Jimmy Kimmel is the more dickish-seeming one.


Posted by: jms | Link to this comment | 11- 4-14 4:39 PM
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